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Shadcn Studio - An Open Source Shadcn/ui Library is Here 🚀

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Hey Devs! 👋

We’re super excited to announce the launch of Shadcn Studio — a free and open-source Shadcn/ui Library that we've been working on.

This library brings together the best of shadcn/ui with powerful AI powered theme editor.

It's also available on GitHub for the community to use, contribute, and improve.

A Little Backstory 💪

Our team has gave time and passion into building Shadcn Studio, and we're excited for the launch!

We’d love for you to try it out and share your feedback via GitHub issues or in the comments. Your input will help us make Shadcn Studio even better for everyone.

Table of Contents 📋

Overview 🌏

shadcn/studio isn't a traditional component library or a replacement for Shadcn. Instead, it's a unique collection that offers customizable variants of components, blocks, and templates. Preview, customize, and copy-paste them into your apps with ease.

Building on the solid foundation of the Shadcn components & blocks, we've enhanced it with custom-designed components & blocks to give you a head start. This allows you to craft, customize, and ship your projects faster and more efficiently.

Not a standard library, but a distribution of components

Following the philosophy of Shadcn, shadcn/studio isn't a conventional “install-from-NPM” library. Rather, it's an open-source distribution of components designed for maximum adaptability.

You can copy the code, modify styles, adjust logic, or integrate it with other tools—free from the limitations of typical libraries. This "open code" model empowers you to customize with confidence and creativity.

Why should I use shadcn/studio? 💡

shadcn/ui aims to provide core components with a unique distribution system, allowing developers to copy and paste reusable, customizable UI elements directly into their codebase.

While this approach offers flexibility and control, it comes with some limitations: a lack of diverse component variants examples, limited theme customization options, and limited pre-built blocks. Additionally, its extensive customization options, though powerful, can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for those seeking a more guided or streamlined experience.

This is where shadcn/studio shines ✨

An open-source collection of copy-and-paste shadcn components, blocks, and templates - paired with a powerful shadcn theme generator to craft, customize, and ship faster 🚀. It provides a robust toolkit for building stunning, interactive user interfaces with ease.

  • Open-source: Dive into a growing, community-driven collection of copy-and-paste components, blocks, and templates.
  • Component & Blocks variants: Access a diverse, collection of customizable shadcn component and block variants to quickly build and style your UI with ease.
  • Animated variants with Motion: Add smooth, modern animations to your components, enhancing user experiences with minimal effort.
  • Powerful theme generator: Tailor your UI effortlessly with real-time previews, ensuring consistent, branded designs delivered faster.

Features: ✨

  1. Live Theme Generator: See your shadcn components transform instantly as you experiment with styles in real time.
  2. Color Mastery: Play with background, text, and border hues using a sleek color picker for a unified design.
  3. Typography Fine-Tuning: Perfect your text with adjustable font sizes, weights, and transformations for a polished look.
  4. Tailwind v4 Compatibility: Effortlessly use Tailwind v4, supporting OKLCH, HSL, RGB & HEX color formats.
  5. Stunning Theme Starters: Kick off with gorgeous pre-built themes and customize light or dark modes in a breeze.
  6. Hold to Save Theme: Preserve your custom themes with a quick hold, making them easy to reuse or share later.

Documentation 📚

For comprehensive documentation, please visit Shadcn Studio docs.

Available Components 🧩

shadcn/studio provides an open-source collection of copy-and-paste Shadcn Components designed to accelerate your project development. Below is a summary of the available component categories:

Component Examples

Shadcn Components

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Community 🤝

Join the shadcn/studio community to discuss the library, ask questions, and share your experiences:

Credits 🤘

We are grateful for the contributions of the open-source community, particularly:

These projects form the backbone of shadcn/studio, allowing us to build a powerful copy-and-paste components.

License ©

Useful Links 🎁

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